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12th Bn., MANCHESTER Regt.


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Can anyone tell me what happened to the Bn on Jan. 13, 1917?

I'm not able to get out for health reasons & do not have access to Ancestry or FMP.

Thank you in advance for any help/ Please excuse the basic question but hoping the Forum can help with this one.

Bye for now.
 

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Have you tried the Manchester Regt forum? Worth a try.

 

Simon

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Hi

 

13 feb 1917

In the field. Our artillery bombarded enemy position effectively, and enemy retaliated strongly. New front line heavily bombarded by both artilleries. Battalion relieved by 7th Battalion Yorks Regiment. Relief complete 12 midnight. Battalion withdrew to brigade reserve in Combles.

Casualties 2nd Lt. R. Jarrers, 17 other ranks.

 

(Not sure of officers name)

 

Regards,

 

Graeme

 

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Who needs the Manchester Regt Forum ! 

 

Simon

 

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Many many thanks to all of you who responded! Graeme that was exactly what I needed. John thanks for the look at the Bn history, they sure gave it short shrift didn't they? An officer & 17 ORs casualties seems a bit more than normal "wastage" I think they called it. Sounds like one terrible barrage indeed.

The kindness & willingness of the Forum members to help is so remarkable & much appreciated.
 

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